A magnificent evening bathed in hues of orange and pink stretched before me as I stood by my window, lost in thought. The sky’s warmth reminded me of something far deeper—a story of struggle, resilience, and unwavering hope. My mind wandered to a group of people who had been fighting for a piece of land […]
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Fellowship programs in social development usually are designed as youth social leadership immersions wherein young people undertake challenging development projects and learn about society, development and self as part of a leadership journey
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Visit to NIRDPR Hyderbad
When my co-fellow Nithin introduced me to the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) during training, he shared a link to register for a training program. At first, I was unsure about attending, but his recommendation carried weight. With a mix of curiosity and trust, I decided to apply—sometimes you just have […]
पेड़ो का भी प्रेम अमर है,बस्ते इसमे इतने घर है,जड़ से लेकर ऊंची डाल तक,डाली-डाली पात-पात पर, कीट-पतंगो और पंछियों ने,इसमें अपना घर बसाया,खुशियों को है मिल बांटकर,सुन्दर एक संसार रचाया, मिलकर रहते एक साथ सब,भेदभाव बिना रहते है संगपूछते नहीं वो धर्म–जात किसी की,हरते दुख और कष्ट सभी की, कुछ उनसे है घर बसाते,कुछ […]
“ मिट्टी की सौंधी खुशबू में कुछ अपना सा एहसास मिला। बच्चों की हंसी में जीवन का सबसे बडा उपहार मिला।” नमस्ते दोस्तों ! मैं रुतुजा सोनटक्के, और इस समय jSW फाउंडेशन फेलोशिप के तहत रत्नागिरी जिले के जयगढ़ गाँव में कार्यरत हूं। यहां एक खूबसूरत गांव है – Chaferi, जो मुझे बेहद पसंद हैं। […]
After what felt like an endless train journey, we finally reached Bhuj, Gujarat, for our much-anticipated travel workshop. We were exhausted but absolutely buzzing with excitement. Meeting all the fellows after so long, sharing stories and preparing for days filled with exploration-there was something magical in the air. We were staying at Khamir, a place […]
कभी मैं भी कलम उठा लेता हूं,लिखकर मन बहला लेता हूं, शौक से नहीं प्रेरणा से लिखता हूं,अपने शब्दों में उम्मीद के रंग भरता हूं, कला नहीं मुझ में कोई जो कभी कुछ लिख पाऊं,मैं तो बस लिखकर प्रेरणा से अपना मन बहलाऊँ, खेल तो बस ये है समझना सारा,मैं तो मात्र माध्यम हूं लिखने […]
History has fascinated me since childhood. While preparing for the civil service exam, I immersed myself in endless pages of history and geography. But among all the civilizations I studied, none captivated me like the Indus Valley Civilization—Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro. Their well-planned cities, the Great Bath, massive granaries—I read about them repeatedly, trying to imagine […]
The story started during the transit walk of my gram panchayat- Jamsar, Taluka- Jawhar. The beautiful geography of tourist spot place- jawhar in the district- Palghar, Maharashtra. There is Aarogya Vardhini Center/ Health and wellness center (HWCs)/ Sub-Centre at the village Vadpada. The HWCs cater basic healthcare services of grassroot level through its dedicated health […]
In an era where smartphones are an inseparable part of daily life, the way children interact with technology can shape their future. While digital skills are essential, excessive screen time and unregulated smartphone use pose risks that can’t be ignored. Enter “Skill Up !”, an initiative by Mission Empower that aims to equip middle school […]
Author: Sibani Singh, JSWFF, Paradeep, OdishaCo-Author: Anusha Murali, JSWFF, Dolvi, Maharashtra The travel workshop at Khamir officially began on the 29th of January 2025, but curiosity knows no bounds. Eager to immerse ourselves in the essence of this vibrant craft hub, my co-fellow Anusha and I, along with fellow explorers Rutuja, Manjunath, Arathi, and Nutan, […]
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